F1: The FIA overturns the decision; Pierre Gasly wins his appeal and takes the podium at the Monaco Grand Prix

Unbelievable but true. Five days after the end of the Monaco Grand Prix, the FIA has lifted all penalties against Pierre Gasly, who suddenly finds himself celebrating his third-place finish in Monte Carlo.

Specifically, in an official statement, the FIA admitted to an error in speed measurement, which was the reason for the penalties imposed on Pierre Gasly (two five-second penalties). Other drivers, including Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, were also victims of the same error but, unlike the Alpine driver, served their penalties during the race.

As the statement indicates, speeds reported upon entering the pit lane as exceeding 60 km/h (the established speed limit) were, in reality, within the permitted limits, namely at a speed of approximately 58.7 km/h. Alpine’s appeal helped clarify a very sensitive and controversial issue that was also debated after the race.

Isack Hadjar is left with a bitter taste. The Red Bull driver had, in fact, celebrated a third-place finish that no longer belongs to him.